Gt Longstone WI meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except for January and August) in the Village Hall in Great Longstone. Our meetings start at 7.30pm with some business and then we are generally entertained by a speaker on a variety of topics or a demonstration. There is time after the talk for a cup of tea/coffee and a look at the trading stall or a chat with other members.
During 2011, we met with other WIs at Group Meetings and Council Meetings, provided teas for the Longstone Village Week, organised a Sales Stall in Bakewell and enjoyed several meals out and various other outings. Members of the Walking Group (+ dog) have also been out each month enjoying rambles in the hills and dales. In the Summer several members exhibited crafts, flowers and cookery at the Bakewell Show, and were pleased to come away with a Cup or two!
Our programme for 2012 is as follows:
| January 11th | New Years Lunch |
| February 1st at 2pm | Children's Clothes |
| March 7th | Travel in Palestine |
| April 4th | Easter Cookery |
| May 2nd | Books & Puddings + Discussion of Resolutions |
| June 6th | Local Issues - Bakewell Police |
| July 4th | The Bra Doctor |
| August | Tour/Visit to be arranged |
| September 5th | Birds & Mammals of the Peak District |
| October 3rd | AGM and My Life in Africa |
| November 7th | Flower Demonstration |
| December 5th | Christmas Party |
Usually each month we have a themed Trading Stall, for which members bring appropriate goods for sale, or a Competition.
If you would like to know more about our WI, please telephone our President (Mrs Judy Fraser Smith) on 01629 640478, who will be very pleased to give you further details.